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Self – Guided Peaks of the Balkans tour in 10 days

10 days
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
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Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tirana - Shkodra - Tamarë - Lëpushë

    Start point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Please make sure to arrive at the meeting point on time to catch the local transportation. (Details provided at the time of booking)., 06:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Walk and explore the Lëpushë area and meadow landscapes
    Landmarks
    Lëpushë
    Dinaric Alps
  2. Day 2

    Lëpushë

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Maja e Berizhdolit (1977m) in the Albanian Alps
    Landmarks
    Maja e Berizhdolit
    Accursed Mountains
  3. Day 3

    Lëpushë - Talijanka Peak - Vuthaj

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Talijanka peak with views of Lake Plav

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ali Pasha springs (approximately 40 minutes walk from the guesthouse)
    Landmarks
    Talijanka Peak
    Grbaje Valley
    Lake Plav
    Ali Pasha Springs
  4. Day 4

    Vuthaj - Arapi Peak - Theth

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arapi Peak (2217m)
    • Visit the Old Church in Theth
    • Visit the 'Lock in' Toyour in Theth
    Landmarks
    Arapi Peak
    Theth Old Church
    Lock in Toyour
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  5. Day 5

    Theth

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike to the Blue Eye of Theth

    Optional Activities

    • Book local transportation from Theth Village to Nderlysaj
    Landmarks
    Blue Eye of Theth
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  6. Day 6

    Theth - Valbona Pass - Valbona

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek across Valbona Pass with views of the Peaks of the Balkans
    Landmarks
    Valbona Pass
    Valbona Valley
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  7. Day 7

    Valbona - Cerem

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Valbona to Cerem through forests and meadows

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Zla Kolate peak, the highest peak of Montenegro (adds approximately 3 hours, 10 hours hiking in total)
    Landmarks
    Zla Kolate Peak
    Cerem
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  8. Day 8

    Cerem - Doberdol

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Albania's only National Reserve with brown bears and lynxes
    • Hike from Cerem to Doberdol via mule track

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee or drinks at shepherd's hut villages along the trail
    Landmarks
    Albania National Reserve
    Doberdol
  9. Day 9

    Doberdol - Gjeravica - Gropat e Erenikut - Gjakova

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Gjeravica, the highest peak of Kosovo
    • Swim in three alpine and glacier-formed lakes
    Landmarks
    Gjeravica Peak
    Sharr Mountains
  10. Day 10

    Gjakova - Tirana

    End point
    Rruga Arben Broci, 1050 Tiranë, Albania (In Tirana, you'll be dropped off at the Bus Terminal, 19:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Gjakova's bazaar independently
    • Browse stores selling traditional clothing and items
    • Enjoy a meal in the bazaar
    Landmarks
    Gjakova Bazaar
    Tirana Bus Terminal
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    Asked on May 6th, 2024

    Is there a luggage transfer service during the hiking tour?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten May 2024

      You can pack light with backpacks up to 12kg. If you want to carry more luggage, you can hire horses for 100 Euros per horse per day, which can carry 35-45 kg.

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      Do you accommodate solo travelers to reduce the high single traveler price?

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      TravelerWritten May 2024

      I am a slow hiker. Can I hike at my own pace or do I need to stay with the group?

    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten May 2024

      Usually our hiking groups stay together to ensure we all follow the same route as a group experience.

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    Can i book a local guide only for some days

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten January 2024

      We can organize a guided tour, however please note that the guide has to be with you during all the trail. We can not offer a guide only for several days.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania.Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania.Montenegro. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before May 22nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 22nd, 2026, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Choose Balkans. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 67 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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